Technics SL-1200M7L User Manual

Getting started
13
Installation
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Notes for installation
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Before you move the unit, turn the unit off,
pull out the power plug and disconnect all
connected devices.

Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct
sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a
heating appliance.

This unit may pick up interference from a
radio if there is one nearby.
Keep the unit as far as possible from a radio.

Do not install the unit on a heat source.

Avoid a place with large temperature variations.

Avoid a place with frequent condensation.

Avoid an unstable place.

Do not put an object on the unit.

Do not install the unit in a confined space
such as a book shelf.

Install the unit at a position well away from
walls or other devices to ensure effective
heat radiation from the inside of the unit.

Make sure the installation location is
sufficiently strong to withstand the total
weight of the unit and system. (

23)

Note that the unit may be damaged by
cigarette smoke or moisture from an
ultrasonic humidifier.
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Condensation
Think of taking out a cold bottle from a
refrigerator. If you leave it in a room for a while,
dewdrops will form on the bottle surface.
This phenomenon is called “condensation“.

Conditions causing condensation

Rapid temperature change (caused by
moving from a warm place to a cold place or
vice versa, rapid cooling or heating, or direct
exposure to cooled air)

High humidity in a room with much steam,
etc.

Rainy season

Condensation may damage the unit. If it
has occurred, turn the unit off and leave it
until it adapts to the ambient temperature
(approximately 2 to 3 hours).
Fit the dust cover
1
While holding the dust cover
from both sides, put it in place by
aligning its four corners with the
four corners of the unit.

When removing, lift the dust cover
straight up.
Attention

Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix
it with the arm clamp before you attach or
detach the dust cover.

Remove the dust cover while playing.

Be sure the stylus light (

19) is pressed down
when attaching the dust cover. If the dust
cover is attached with the stylus light raised, it
may touch the dust cover.
Install the unit on a horizontal surface
protected from vibrations.
Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers.

Adjusting the height to make the
unit horizontal
Reduces
the height
Increases
the height
Raise the main unit to turn the insulators and
adjust the height.

Clockwise (to the right hand) when seen
from below: Reduces the height.

Counter-clockwise (to the left hand) when
seen from below: Increases the height.
Attention

Do not turn the insulators too far.
Doing so may cause them to come off or
damage them.
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Technics SL-1200M7L Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Type	Manual Turntable
Wow and Flutter	0.025% WRMS
Tonearm Type	Universal Static Balance
Tonearm Effective Length	230 mm
Tonearm Overhang	15 mm
Power Consumption	8 W
Motor	Brushless DC motor
Turntable Speeds	33 1/3, 45 rpm
Platter	Aluminum die-cast, 332 mm diameter
Cartridge Weight Range	5.6 - 12.0 g 14.3 - 20.7 g (including headshell)
Terminals	Ground Terminal x 1
Dimensions	453 x 353 x 169 mm
Weight	9.6 kg
Starting Time	0.7 sec (33-1/3 rpm)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78 dB (DIN-B)
Tracking Force Range	0-4 g
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz